High School Counselor

Oakland Schools; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avondale School District is seeking a Certified Student Support Services/Counselor to join Avondale High School in Auburn Hills, MI. The role emphasizes collaboration with students, families, and staff to support academic and personal welfare.

Responsibilities include coordinating programs, counseling students, and maintaining confidential records, with compensation per Master Agreement and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts degree in counseling with counselor endorsement.
• Teaching certificate preferred.
• Evidence of ability to establish working relationships that result in mutual respect.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
• MiStar experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of school scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Schedule students for course recovery and related programs as needed.
• Coordinate, manage, and facilitate unique student learning programs.
• Assist students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community personnel for academic and welfare support.
• Assume responsibilities assigned by administration to improve staff knowledge and student activities.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and community agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Counsel students, parents, and guardians through individual and group sessions.
• Support staff development and stay current with best practices and new technology.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information to protect students and staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Attendance & punctuality

Student counseling

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling

Counselor endorsement

Teaching certificate preferred

Tools

MiStar

School scheduling software

Job description

• Position Type: Certified Student Support Services/ Counselor

Join the Avondale Team! At Avondale, we're more than a school district–we're a supportive community dedicated to personal growth, resilience, and discovery. We invest in our staff through strong professional development and a collaborative network, empowering educators to create exceptional, individualized learning experiences where every student matters and every story counts. Learn more about us at www.avondaleschools.org .

WHAT WE NEED

Master of Arts degree incounseling,counselorendorsement. Teaching certificate preferred

• Evidence of ability to establish working relationships that result in mutual respect.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance on the job is an essential function.
• MiStar experience preferred
• Working knowledge of school scheduling

WHAT YOU NEED

• Ensures all students in need of course recovery are scheduled for summer camp
• Assists with coordination, management, and facilitation of unique student learning programs.
• Assists students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community personnel for the purpose of aiding the academic and personal welfare of students.
• Assumes individual responsibilities as assigned by administration (e.g. collegial groups, staff in-service, committee work, student activities, student supervision, etc.) for the purpose of improving staff knowledge and supporting student activities.
• Collaborates withschoolpersonnel, parents, and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes.
• Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and/or conveying information.
• Coordinates with teachers, college and university personnel, resource specialists, and/or community (e.g. service clubs, courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations.
• Counsels students, parents, and guardians (e.g. individual and/or group sessions) for the purpose of enhancing student success inschool.
• Furthers personal education via staff development, college courses, etc. for the purpose of staying current with the latest and best practices and learning new theories and technology.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information for the purpose of protection of students, staff, parents, and district.
• Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success.
• Is dedicated to the development and individualized education of all learners, including gifted learners.
• Supports students with the knowledge and skills to confidently meet life's challenges as responsible, productive citizens.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the Education Code, and administrative and/orschoolpolicies.
• Schedules student classes for the purpose of securing an appropriate placement and meeting their graduation and college eligibility requirements.
• Keep up to date and accurate transcripts
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the building administrator.

WORK LOCATION

Avondale High School
2800 Waukegan St, Auburn Hills,MI48326

SALARY DETAILS

Per Master Agreement

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Per Master Agreement

EVALUATION

Per Master Agreement

WHY WORK FOR AVONDALE

In addition to collaborating with passionate educators on meaningful initiatives, joining Avondale means you'll also enjoy these outstanding benefits: